Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: EagleWing
Date: 09 May 05 - 12:00 PM

What a pity that some people, like Countess Richard and Fionna seem to have to shout rude words in public places and attack people in an open forum. It seems to me that there are a lot of sick folk around who cannot survive without messing up other people's fun.

Frank L.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 09 May 05 - 02:23 PM

You're right Eaglewing,

I've made a resolution to let 'em rant. I'll only answer posts that have relevance, or a little humour, preferably good humour.

It's a terrible strain, but I'm managing so far.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Lizzie in beautiful Sidmouth
Date: 09 May 05 - 03:46 PM

You are the wind beneath my 'Eaglewings' Don and Steve....thank you.

Lizzie :0)

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: GUEST,Mr Schofield
Date: 03 Jun 05 - 03:14 PM

I have looked at the festival guide and looked at the cost of the camping and talked it over with my family and we came to the conclusion that Eastleigh was better for us as a family to beable to do individual things than Sidmouth.But i wish Sidmouth well.
John Schofield and family.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 03 Jun 05 - 06:50 PM

Thank you for the good wishes, John, and I hope you will enjoy youselves at Eastleigh. Everyone has to decide on what seems best use of the limited leisure time we get. I hope we shall see you all at Sidmouth again in the future.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: GUEST,Sidmouth Resident
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 06:03 AM

And that's the problem Mr. Harris sir.

The Folk Week this year looks likely to be well-supported by people who come more to participate than watch but the people who come to watch will be far fewer in numbers because the big arena shows and international artists they enjoyed watching are no longer involved.

Sidmouth may well become little more than an annual gathering of singers, musicians and dancers. Nothing wrong with such a gathering but there are many similar gatherings.

Without the arena and the international aspect there is nothing to make Sidmouth stand out from the crowd.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 06:42 AM

Reading all these posts, I have realised that we don't, any of us have much idea what proportion of those who are going want Sidmouth to return to its former style, and what proportion want it to be smaller, and performer oriented.

So I'm about to start a thread to find out.

Look out for it later today under the heading

"Sidmouth 2005 attenders"

Hopefully we will learn that most want the old Sidmouth back (as do I), but at least we'll know for sure.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 08:39 AM

'Sidmouth Resident' who sounds awfully familiar........

......Go Live in Budleigh Salerton!!!!

If you can't see what makes Sidmouth so special, even with a smaller Folk Week, then you're living in the wrong place mate!

Good idea of yours Don....have already been on your new thread.

Lizzie :0)

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 07:42 PM

Sidmouth - and all festivals - have changed over the years from being largely a spectator sport to being participant based; witness the huge programme of workshops available for those who want to learn or enhance their playing skills or singing. In all the years I have been to Sidmouth, there has been an explosion in terms of people buying and carrying instruments about - and sometimes even playing them! We are not dealing with a static situation!
TB

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 16 Jun 05 - 07:43 PM

Who is not going?

Tony Blair, and Michael Howard, pus many of their ilk.

Perhaps that'll bring a few more people in.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 07:48 PM

The pus might keep folk away Don!!

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 18 Jun 05 - 03:57 AM

OOPS! Freudian slip

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 07:24 AM

i'm going

Subject: RE: Who is not going to Sidmouth 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 09:09 AM

Oh no you're not!